Archive for December, 2010

Manning can’t overshadow all of Colts’ problems

It’s been interesting to watch just how much things have changed for the Colts over the course of the season, because we’ve witnessed a progression in how the greatness of Peyton Manning can overshadow other issues on his team.

Brady is clear front runner in MVP race

After watching Tom Brady’s near-perfect performance against the Jets on Monday night, I’m not sure there’s any argument about who is the NFL’s most valuable player.

Frazier is sticking to plan, which is Peterson

Adrian Peterson is the best running back in football, and the Vikings are reverting back to the strategy of 2008 under interim coach Leslie Frazer when they relied on Peterson to win games.

Week 13 power rankings: Chargers fall fast

The Chargers were the big losers in my latest power rankings following Week 13.

Roethlisberger won’t miss time; Miller ‘doubtful’

Mike Tomlin updated the status of several of the injured Steelers during his weekly news conference on Tuesday.

Post Mortem: Brady is better fantasy QB than Peyton

The Patriots have finally stopped scoring on the Jets, so let’s put Week 13 under the microscope.

Monday Nightmare: Playoff dreams dashed

Some playoff dreams were dashed on Monday night. And no, not just the Jets. (Although in fairness to the Jets, they should make the playoffs. But coach Rex Ryan would just have a hard time getting those guys on plane to fly to New England in January.)

Spagnuolo: Rams learned from 1-15 season

Coach Steve Spagnuolo joined Brian Billick and Jim Mora to discuss the Rams’ improved defense, QB Sam Bradford and leading the NFC West.

Faulk: Firing not based on Broncos’ effort

What’s behind the firing of head coach Josh McDaniels in Denver?

Jets’ Woody, Lowery set to face Patriots on MNF

Jets offensive tackle Damien Woody, who has been nursing a sprained knee, will play in the AFC East showdown with the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football. Woody sprained the medial collateral ligament in his right knee during a Nov. 21 game against the Houston Texans, but he was able to play four days later in a 26-10 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.

What does coaching change mean for Orton?

If you advanced to the fantasy playoffs with Broncos QB Kyle Orton leading your team, congratulations. Especially after yesterday’s disaster. What was that, two points from Orton?

Titans WR Britt taken off injury report

Titans WR Kenny Britt wasn’t listed on the team’s injury report on Monday, a good indication that he will be available against the Colts on Thursday night.

Washington says next time he’ll pull a Forrest Gump

Leon Washington wasn’t pleased after a punter ran him down from behind.

McDaniels hasn’t thought about starting Tebow

Broncos coach Josh McDaniels said following Sunday’s loss he hasn’t considered starting Tim Tebow.

Stanton admits his ‘Dougie’ needs some work

Yes, the “Dougie” is all the rage right now. Drew Stanton of the Lions gave us our latest taste.

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